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implied

/ɪmˈplaɪd/ adjective B2
  1. Suggested without being stated directly; implicated or hinted at. · her implied disapproval of the plan
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Somehow Anne--who did not notice the rather guilty little start of surprise the white-lace girl gave, and would not have understood the subtle compliment implied therein if she had--got on her feet, and moved dizzily out to the front.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 283 · C1
Going straight towards him, he propounded a variety of questions on different subjects, carefully watching the man’s countenance as he did so; but not a word or look implied that he had the slightest idea of ever having seen before the person with whom he was then conversing.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 272 · C1
Hurst and Miss Bingley both cried out against the injustice of her implied doubt, and were both protesting that they knew many women who answered this description, when Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 42 · B2
“Confound you and your punctuality!” said Andrea, throwing himself into a chair in a manner which implied that he would rather have flung it at the head of his host.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 829 · C1

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